Macron and Scholz call for a stronger Europe amid Trump's return
The leaders of France and Germany called for a united and resilient Europe during their meeting in Paris. Marking the Elysée Treaty anniversary, they pledged to strengthen European independence amid global challenges.
France's President Macron says Europe must "wake up" to defend itself as Trump returns
French President Emmanuel Macron says Europe must "wake up" and spend more on its defense as Trump returns, but how realistic is the suggestion?
US relations are 'transactional', France says, as Trump threatens EU tariffs
France's relations with US President Donald Trump are "transactional", the French government's spokesperson said Wednesday, adding that neither side wants to enter a trade war. Trump threatened a
French PM Bayrou says France and Europe must stand up to Trump
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou warned on Monday that France and Europe as a whole would have to stand up to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his policies, or face being "crushed".
Macron, Scholz Project United Front in Face of Trump Threats
Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz called for unity and a stronger and more competitive European industry on Wednesday in the face of President Donald Trump’s threats to upend transatlantic ties.
Scholz and Macron 'stand together' as Europe prepares to face Trump
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday said Europe "will not duck and hide" from the incoming US administration, as he visited Paris for key talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. Ahead of the meeting,
Germany's Scholz, France's Macron vow unity as Trump returns
German and French leaders Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron are holding bilateral talks. Topics include the new Trump administration, war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East.
Macron and Scholz call for a united Europe in face of Trump's tariff threats
French President Emmanuel Macron, right, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz give a joint statement at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Wednesday, Jan. 22 2025
EU Set to Cut ESG Red Tape as France Adds to Mounting Pressure
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EU finance ministers agree on France’s cost-cutting budget as Bayrou walks tightrope
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EU needs to end its military dependency on U.S. and arm itself ‘to survive,’ Polish prime minister says
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France Calls ESG Rules ‘Hell’ as EU Pressured to Cut Red Tape
The European Union is facing mounting pressure to scale back its highly contested ESG reporting requirements, as France ...
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EU goes easy on France’s Bayrou as he tries to plug €53B black hole
The fledgling Paris government is “trying their best” to get a budget through parliament after a previous version sunk its ...
Best of 'frenemies': Trump's relationship with Europe this time may be very different
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EU Sees France’s Fiscal Path as Compliant With Budget Rules
The European Union has told France its plan for slower deficit reduction next year is still within the bloc’s rules, handing ...
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Trump’s $500B AI plan is ‘slap in the face’ for Europe
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has talked big about the EU becoming a leader in AI innovation as part of ...